Masumi Shinohara, a Graduate student in the PhD program
I worked at the cardiovascular ward of the university hospital for 4 years. I took the Program in Public Health Nursing in my master’s degree to learn the theory and practice of public health. Currently, I am interested in supporting end-of-life decision-making so that everyone can live as they hope until the last moment of their lives. With teachers who are active in the front lines and supportive seniors, my graduate student life is enriching every day.
Haruno Suzuki, a Graduate student in the PhD program
After I had worked in the neurosurgery ward of a university hospital for three years, I enrolled in this graduate school. My interests are aging care for older adults living with functional impairment and dementia-friendly community. In my master’s program, I examined the effectiveness of the dementia educational program using virtual reality technology. I believe that our graduate school program is a very favorable environment for devoting yourself to research, as it provides the necessary equipment and resources for research, other faculty lectures, financial support, and opportunities for collaborative research in various areas. If you would like to think deeply about your own research question from a scientific perspective or conduct research that contributes to the health of older adults and people living in the community, please kindly consider enrolling in this program.
Jinyan Wu, a Graduate student in the PhD program
I am from China and came to Japan after graduating from university because I was interested in nursing care for the elderly in Japan. After coming to Japan, I worked as a nurse for three years in a chronic care ward and two years in an acute care ward. During my clinical experience with many dementia patients, I was interested in dementia care. In particular, I felt challenged by nurses’ unkind treatment of dementia patients, which caused BPSD in hospitalized dementia patients. So, I entered graduate school to visualize excellent dementia nursing practice and deliver quality care to dementia patients. I am living a fulfilling daily student life in a warm classroom with the kind support of my professors, seniors, and classmates.
Ryousuke Yamada, a Graduate student in the PhD program
My research interests are in quality assessment and improvement in home care practice. Working as a home care nurse, I found it challenging to explain the effectiveness of home care nursing practice to non-home care workers. During my Masters, I researched the idea that new graduates and novice home care nurses may have similar difficulties in understanding the practice of their seniors, which may lead to problems in their nursing practice. I also investigated whether home care nurse education was associated with home care nursing practice. I believe this lab has teachers and students from various backgrounds and is a place where new learning and discoveries can be made.
Toshiko Fushimi, a Graduate student in the Master’s program
I worked at a university hospital for about 10 years and then entered graduate school after gaining experience in home-visiting nursing. I’m interested in home terminal care, particularly for non-cancer patients, which I found difficult in my clinical practice. I struggle to balance spending with my baby and studying, but I’m taking advantage of the leave of absence and long-term study programs. In addition, many professors and students are raising children in this community, and I feel that this is a good environment where I can consult with them and receive support to learn.
Sarina Enami, a Graduate student in the Master’s program
After four years of work as a nurse in a University hospital’s Emergency Intensive Care Unit, I started my new journey in this master’s course. I also took the Community Health Nursing course to learn about community health care and public health. I’d like to tackle the research on the decision-making support that can help individuals meet a satisfying and peaceful end of life and families feel less distressed by facing the sudden change of patients. I can fully concentrate on my studies thanks to the welcoming, fantastic atmosphere of the class and my truly supportive professors and seniors.
Novita Anggriani, a Research student
I have worked in a nursing home in Japan for approximately three years. Through my experiences, I have realized the importance of competent nursing and care staff and that care providers play a crucial role in improving the quality of care in the workplace. Furthermore, I have decided to pursue graduate studies to gain a deeper understanding of the care process for older adults and contribute to improving the quality of care and the well-being of both service users and care providers. I am particularly drawn to this program because of the Global Nursing Research Center, which brings together a diverse group of experts who are dedicated to advancing the well-being of care providers, generating new knowledge, and enhancing the quality of care through research. I believe that this environment will provide me with the optimal conditions to foster my growth.
Chien-Jung HUANG, a Research student
After graduating from the School of Gerontology and Long-Term Care at Taipei Medical University, I came directly to Japan, a country that entered an aging society 20 years earlier than Taiwan. During my 2.5 years of internship at the university, I became aware of the disparities in care quality between Taiwan and Japan. My aspiration is to contribute to the improvement of care quality in Taiwan by exploring ways to further enhance the environment, atmosphere, and interactions within long-term care facilities. The professors and seniors in the classroom are incredibly supportive and warm. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to study in this classroom, which provides an environment conducive to learning.